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It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 370 metres wide, backed by cliffs. There is a stream that disperses over the sand in the centre of the beach.
Porthtowan Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 8% |
| Max temp. | 18°C |
| (feels like | 16°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 47% |
| Min temp. | 15°C |
| (feels like | 14°C) |
| Wind 7mph |  |
The tide at Porthtowan Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:00 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:59 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
15.8°C
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
There is car parking for 137 cars - there is a seasonal charge. There are also 4 disabled spaces.
Seasonal ban in place betwteen Easter day to 1st October.
Beach manually cleaned daily during the summer by the council.
Daily - 30th April - 25th September
Weekends - 16th April - 24th April; 1-16th 16th
Easter - 25th March - 10th April
Oct half term - 22nd - 30th October
Excellent water quality
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Koru Kayaking (2.8 miles)
Tehidy Country Park (4.1 miles)
Cornwall Tour (4.4 miles)
Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm (5.1 miles)
Ticket to Ride Surf School (5.6 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
Location: Porthtowan
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SW690481
Country: England
Local Authority: Cornwall
Parish: St. Agnes
Nearest postcode: TR4 8AW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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